Entry/Visa Requirements:
U.S. citizens seeking to enter Bolivia as tourists must have an entry visa. Visas for tourists are valid for five years allow you to enter the country three times a year for no more than 90 days total for the year. The cost of a tourist visa is US $135.00. Passports are also needed. Travel Warnings/U.S. Embassy Information:
The U.S. Embassy warns that many protests are done in the streets that are protesting the government, and often, they lead to violence. It's best to watch the news often or keep close alert when driving to make sure you don't reach a protest, since the people often set up roadblocks.
The country has a medium-high crime rate, with amateur theft being the most common.
The U.S. Embassy is at: 780 Avenida Arce, between Calles Cordero and Campos; telephone (591-2) 216-8297 during business hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or (591-2) 216-8000 for after-hours emergencies; fax (591-2) 216-8808.
-Money/Currency:
Their currency is the Bolvian Boliviano (BOB).
The current exchange rate is 1 USD = .14245 BOB - Capital City:
La Paz.
- Language(s): Spanish 60.7%, Quechua 21.2%, Aymara 14.6% are the official languages. There are 36 other native languages that make about 1%. - Vaccine Recommendations:
Altitude sickness is the main concern for people not accustomed to mountainous regions. Prior to arriving at Bolivia, especially on the western side, travelers are recommended to discuss their trip with their personal physician. Women who are pregnant should not travel to any of the higher altitudes in Bolivia. Generally, unless you're not in the higher regions of Bolivia upon arrival, visitors will limit physical activity to walking.
U.S. citizens seeking to enter Bolivia as tourists must have an entry visa. Visas for tourists are valid for five years allow you to enter the country three times a year for no more than 90 days total for the year. The cost of a tourist visa is US $135.00. Passports are also needed.
Travel Warnings/U.S. Embassy Information:
The U.S. Embassy warns that many protests are done in the streets that are protesting the government, and often, they lead to violence. It's best to watch the news often or keep close alert when driving to make sure you don't reach a protest, since the people often set up roadblocks.
The country has a medium-high crime rate, with amateur theft being the most common.
The U.S. Embassy is at: 780 Avenida Arce, between Calles Cordero and Campos; telephone (591-2) 216-8297 during business hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or (591-2) 216-8000 for after-hours emergencies; fax (591-2) 216-8808.
-Money/Currency:
Their currency is the Bolvian Boliviano (BOB).
The current exchange rate is 1 USD = .14245 BOB
- Capital City:
La Paz.
- Language(s):
Spanish 60.7%, Quechua 21.2%, Aymara 14.6% are the official languages. There are 36 other native languages that make about 1%.
- Vaccine Recommendations:
Altitude sickness is the main concern for people not accustomed to mountainous regions. Prior to arriving at Bolivia, especially on the western side, travelers are recommended to discuss their trip with their personal physician. Women who are pregnant should not travel to any of the higher altitudes in Bolivia. Generally, unless you're not in the higher regions of Bolivia upon arrival, visitors will limit physical activity to walking.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivia
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1069.html